Senior Water Resources Specialist

At Severn Trent, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We’re in the top 5% of utility companies worldwide when it comes to employee engagement and ranked as a Top 50 UK Employer on Glassdoor. Join us to make a positive impact on the environment and our communities, while being valued and supported in a truly inclusive workplace.

If you want to do more, because you care, we want you on our team.

LET’S CUT STRAIGHT TO IT

Join our Sustainable Abstraction Team as Senior Water Resources Specialist and play a key role in delivering Severn Trent’s ambitious environmental programme. You’ll lead and support critical workstreams within the Water Industry National Environment Programme (WINEP), helping to shape sustainable water abstraction across our region.

Some of the other key accountabilities:

Lead and support technical delivery of WINEP (Water Industry National Environment Plan) and Water Framework Directive (WFD) workstreams
Provide expertise to assess how water abstraction changes might affect our assets and operations
Collaborate with regulators, consultants, and internal teams to deliver environmental improvements
Manage data analysis, stakeholder engagement, and project delivery
Contribute to long-term planning and regulatory submissions

You'll be based at our Head Office in Coventry. You’ll work within our Sustainable Abstraction Team. With this being such a critical role, we’re looking for someone who can join us 37 hours a week, on a 12 month FTC, WFH flexibility available and travel to other sites will be required at times so you’ll need to hold a full U.K driving licence.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

Experience in water resources, environmental programmes, or abstraction management
Excellent data analysis and communication abilities
Strong stakeholder and project management skills
Knowledge of Severn Trent’s water resources and supply systems
Knowledge of WINEP, WFD, and UK abstraction legislation

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real environmental impact while developing your technical and leadership skills in a collaborative, purpose-driven team.

Skills and experience are important, but character, positivity, and a caring attitude matter too. We welcome and celebrate diverse individuals, knowing they help us better serve our communities. We seek people who get involved, want to be part of something bigger, and make a difference because they care.

HOW WE’LL REWARD AND CARE FOR YOU

Working here isn’t just a job. You can build a career at Severn Trent. We’ll reward you for it, too. We have a range of benefits that recognise great work, and award-winning training to help you reach your potential. And we’ll also help you play your part in looking after the environment and the communities where we live.

With that in mind, here are just some of our favourite's perks that you’ll get being part of the Severn Trent family:

28 days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/ sell up to 5 days per year)
Annual bonus scheme (of up to £2,250 per annum based on company performance)
Leading pension scheme – we will double your contribution (up to 15% when you contribute 7.5%)
Sharesave – the chance to buy Severn Trent Plc shares at a discounted rate
Dedicated training and development with our ‘Academy’
Electric vehicle scheme and retail offers
Family friendly policies and two volunteering days per year

LET’S GO

We can't wait to hear from you! Have an updated CV ready and spare five minutes to apply. We'll let you know the outcome after the closing date, so keep an eye on your phone and emails.